Dual Header/Footer Bates - Free Online Browser Tool

Stamp case header Bates and sequence footer Bates simultaneously.

Production sets sometimes carry two independent numbering schemes: a case header reference repeated at the top of every page, and a sequential Bates number in the footer. This tool stamps both at once, which is far quicker than running two separate tools over the document.

This dual header/footer bates utility runs completely inside your web browser. Your document is opened locally and processed on your own device using JavaScript and WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server. There is no signup, no watermark and no limit on how many documents you can handle.

  • 100% client-side - files never leave your device
  • Instant processing, no upload wait
  • Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Free forever, no account required

Common next steps: Bates Numbering, Protective Order Confidentiality Header.

How to Use the Dual Header/Footer Bates Tool

Four steps, and the whole thing runs locally on your own device.

  1. Load the production document

    Drop in the PDF being prepared for production or disclosure.

  2. Set the header reference

    Enter the case-level header text that repeats at the top of every page.

  3. Set the Bates sequence

    Choose a prefix, a starting number and a zero-padded format for the footer sequence.

  4. Stamp both and download

    Header and footer stamps are applied across the document in one pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would a document need two numbering schemes?

Because they answer different questions. The header identifies the matter or production set, while the footer gives each page a unique citable reference.

How do I continue a sequence across multiple documents?

Set each document’s starting Bates number to the next value after the previous one ends. A 20-page document starting at 1 means the next starts at 21.

Should the numbering skip pages?

No, production Bates numbers are consecutive. Every page in the production gets a number, with no gaps.

Can the header text vary from page to page inside one production?

Not within a single run — a production should carry one consistent header across the whole set. Apply to page ranges if genuinely separate sub-production sets are involved.

Is the numbering searchable?

Yes, it is drawn as real text, so a reviewer can search a specific Bates reference and go straight to that page.